Lance Magazine

Myrna Datilus is the mastermind behind A Colorful Dreamer, a blog showcasing audacious dream chasers & dreamy events. Combining passion with purpose, Myrna is a solopreneur who's hustle is led with heart and integrity.

One of the most daunting aspects of being a solopreuner is setting your freelancing rate. We all have moments of insecurities about our work and the value we actually deliver for clients. In turn, it’s common to develop fears around setting a rate that exceeds our actual value.

We were first enthralled with Carrie Dangenhard’s storytelling on Instagram, where her announcement of transitioning from employee to full-time freelancer caught our eye. An Austin based freelance content writer and strategist with years of experience, Carrie is no stranger to the language arts.

In this heyday of hustle and DIY, coworking spaces are blossoming into incubators for freelancers and even some side hustlers. One of the most attractive aspects of freelancing today is the freedom to choose where you work - offering an escape from the typical dull office space.

I am running a few hustles in parallel but my main gig is being a human walker. I have to take my human, Gilad, on at least 3 walks a day.

Recently, Michael Zindell’s vibrant and versatile artwork caught our eye. A “design ninja” with over 17 years of experience, Michael is a freelance illustrator and product designer whose talent and entrepreneurial spirit have landed him projects with the top players in the home decor, houseware, and giftware industries.

Okay, you’ve decided to create a side hustle. Great! Like many freelancers and side hustlers before you, you’re now probably asking yourself what’s next and how do I get started?

As a solopreneur, you’re busy and jamming at making your business and side hustling run smoothly. But you know the value of a little focused direction and inspiration in making more happen, right? Podcasts have really started to break out over the last couple years as a way to learn more while we’re at the gym or running around.

s week, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to an old friend from my DC days, Erica Eriksdotter. She’s a Swedish-born, but still Washington, DC-based artist.